Enrollment
343
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leclaire, IA
Bridgeview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192311001362
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeview Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Leclaire · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeview Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leclaire, IA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192311001362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeview Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeview Elementary School
Bridgeview Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Leclaire, Iowa, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.5% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Iowa average.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pleasant Valley Comm School District also operates Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students) and Pleasant Valley Junior High School (940 students) alongside Bridgeview Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridgeview Elementary School compares
Bridgeview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Bridgeview Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Valley Comm School District, which includes Bridgeview Elementary School.
$10,458
Per student
-19%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 53.1%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bridgeview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Heights Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeview Elementary School
How many students attend Bridgeview Elementary School?
Bridgeview Elementary School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leclaire, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeview Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeview Elementary School?
14.5% of students at Bridgeview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeview Elementary School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Leclaire, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeview Elementary School?
Bridgeview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridgeview Elementary School rank among public schools in Leclaire?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leclaire, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leclaire on the city page.
Is Bridgeview Elementary School a good school?
Bridgeview Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
Besides Bridgeview Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Comm School District also operates Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students), Pleasant Valley Junior High School (940 students), and Hopewell Elementary (658 students). See the Pleasant Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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